Construction Manager – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) & Substation Projects - KSA / UAE / INDIA

We are hiring an experienced and qualified Construction Manager to lead Transmission Line and Substation projects across India and the Gulf region.

Locations

• Kutch, Gujarat (India)
• Saudi Arabia / UAE (Gulf Region)

• Industry: High-Voltage Power Transmission – OHTL & Substations
• Voltage Levels: 220 kV / 380 kV / 400 kV / 765 kV
• Experience Required: 13–15 Years
• Joining: Within 30–60 Days (Immediate Joiners Preferred)

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in

• execution of OHTL and Substation projects
• quality assurance & audits
• HSE compliance
• stakeholder coordination
• testing & commissioning

Experience in 380 kV and above OHTL projects will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Overall Management

• Lead complete lifecycle from planning to commissioning
• Prepare construction schedules, resource plans & WBS
• Develop scope, budget, schedule and risk plans
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC & HSE teams

1. Site Execution & Technical Oversight

• Manage execution of:
• route survey & profiling
• foundation works (normal, pile, rock, open cast)
• tower erection (lattice/multi-circuit/river crossing/special towers)
• conductor, OPGW & earthwire stringing
• sagging, clipping & testing
• Ensure compliance with national & international standards (IS/IEC)

1. Quality Assurance & Control

• Implement QA/QC plans & audits
• Monitor contractor workmanship
• Approve inspection clearances for foundation, tower & stringing
• Ensure proper material handling & storage

1. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management

• Implement project-specific HSE plans and risk assessments
• Conduct safety audits & toolbox talks
• Ensure PPE compliance & safe work at height practices

1. Contractor & Resource Management

• Manage subcontractors & workforce
• Mobilize resources, equipment & logistics
• Monitor progress and prepare DPR/WPR/MPR
• Control cost and prevent delays

1. Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Primary contact for:
• Client and consultants
• Government/local authorities
• Landowners/forest departments
• Handle ROW (Right of Way) issues

1. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Perform pre-commissioning inspections & line patrolling
• Support charging readiness
• Coordinate final handover to O&M teams

1. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare:
• method statements
• inspection reports
• measurement sheets
• quality & safety records
• Ensure statutory & environmental compliance